Taiwan Mazesoba (Nagoya's Spicy Brothless Ramen)

Name: Taiwan Mazesoba (Nagoya's Spicy Brothless Ramen)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; ½ tbsp garlic paste; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 red chili pepper (deseeded); 150 g ground pork; 50 ml dashi stock (or water); 1 ½ tbsp sake; ½ tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 tsp chili bean sauce (tobanjan); ¼ tsp ground Japanese pepper (sansho) (optional); 2 portions thick ramen noodles; 1 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (granules); 30 g garlic chive(s) (nira); 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions; 2 tbsp bonito flakes (bonito flakes crushed); 2 tbsp tempura flakes (tenkasu) (tenkasu); 2 tbsp shredded sushi nori seaweed "kizami nori" (kizami nori); 2 pasteurized egg yolk; 1 tsp chili threads (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Despite the name, Taiwan Mazesoba is a delicious regional noodle dish that hails from Nagoya in Japan. Made with thick, springy ramen noodles topped with spicy ground pork, crispy nori, crunchy tempura bits, fresh spring onion and raw egg yolk, it ticks all the boxes in terms of taste and texture!

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:38:16 GMT